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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Essex County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
8,262Searchable applications
17Recorded as pending
97%Approval rate · 7,038 approved or refused records
214Refused applications

6,824 approved · 214 refused · 438 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Dec 1938 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadeCC/COL/89/09

    Construction of single storey Children’s Centre and 26 place pre-school with associated car parking, landscaping, pedestrian access, storage and cycle store. Includes out of normal school hours use.

    Fiveways Primary School,Winstree Road,Stanway,Colchester,CO3 0QG

    Received 11 Nov 2009
  2. Decision MadeESS/46/08/UTT/13/1

    Continuation of mineral extraction and development of waste recycling and composting facility, including demolition of existing mineral processing plant, construction of waste reception and sorting building enclosing sorting of domestic and commercial and industrial waste to recover recyclables, construction of in-vessel composting units for composting of sorted waste, reprofiling of levels of restored landfill site utilising on site materials, with restoration to parkland,

    Crumps Farm,Stortford Rd,Little Canfield,Great Dunmow,CM6 1SR

    Received 12 Oct 2012
  3. Decision MadeCC/CHL/85/21/06/02

    Details pursuant to condition 6 (Archaeological Written Scheme of investigation) of CC/CHL/85/21. CC/CHL/85/21 was for “Chelmsford North East Bypass (CNEB): A single carriageway road between Roundabout 4 of the Beaulieu Park Radial Distributor Road (RDR1) and a new roundabout on the A131 at Chatham Green plus dualling of the existing A131 between Chatham Green and Deres Bridge roundabout. With one intermediate roundabout, 3 road overbridges and 1 pedestrian/cycle/horse overbridge. Together with other associated works and landscaping.”

    Land between Beaulieu Park (north of Generals Lane), Boreham Parish, and Deres Bridge Roundabout on A131, Great & Little Leighs Parish, to the north east of Chelmsford.

    Received 7 Dec 2022
  4. Decision MadeCC/COL/93/02

    Proposed variation of Condition 1 (time limit) attached to approved permission CC/COL/11/97 to read "This permission shall expire on 31 July 2007"

    Cherry Tree Primary School,Holt Drive,Colchester,CO2 0BG

    Received 20 Jun 2002
  5. Decision MadeCC/BTE/127/08

    The construction of an artificial grass sports pitch with perimeter ball stop fencing and floodlights, plus the installation of boundary fencing with rabbit barrier.

    Hedingham School,Yeldham Road,Sible Hedingham,Halstead,CO9 3QH

    Received 20 Nov 2008
  6. Decision MadeCC/EPF/14/02

    New School Hall with Kitchen & Group Room & the Demolition of an Existing Building

    St Johns CE Primary School,High Road,Buckhurst Hill,IG9 5RX

    Received 11 Dec 2001
  7. Decision MadeESS/48/01/COL/24/13

    Condition 24 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/48/01/COL: that was for “Review of Mineral Planning Permissions and Condition 28 (Noise Monitoring Survey) of ESS/52/17/COL : that was for “Continuation of use of land for mineral extraction and ancillary use without compliance with Condition 6 (Dry Silo Mortar Plant Operating hours) of planning permission ESS/23/14/COL granted for “Extension of Stanway Quarry on land at Five Ways Fruit Farm (FWFF) via the extraction of 2.95m tonnes of sand and gravel etc” to extend the weekday DSM plant operational hours from 20:00 hours to 22:00 hours”.

    Land at Colchester Quarry, Warren lane, Stanway Colchester C03 0NN

    Received 8 Feb 2019
  8. Decision MadeCC/MAL/84/00

    Extensions and remodelling to form a multi facility sports complex

    St Peters High School,Southminster Road,Burnham on Crouch,CM0 8QB

    Received 6 Oct 2000
  9. Decision MadeCC/BAS/01/96

    Change of use from residential dwelling with consent for use Class D1 restricted to single Doctor's Surgery to use Class D1, Clubhouse/Day Centre for people with mental health needs

    Wickford Clubhouse, 34 Runwell Road, Wickford

    Received 2 Jan 1996
  10. Decision MadeCC/CHL/06/12

    Change of Use of the existing premises from an Employment Agency (Class A2) to premises for the provision of information, advice and guidance in relation to education, employment, training, personal and social development (Class D1).

    193, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LG

    Received 12 Jan 2012
  11. Decision MadeESS/105/21/TEN/36/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 36 (Groundwater Monitoring) of planning permission ref no: ESS/105/21/TEN that was for the “Continuation of construction of an irrigation reservoir without compliance with Condition 3 (Approved Details) of Planning Permission ESS/24/15/TEN that was for "Construction of an irrigation reservoir involving the excavation, processing and removal of sand, gravel and soils, engineering works and ancillary buildings" to now provide for retrospective revisions to the location and design of the peripheral environmental bund, aggregate processing plant, mineral stockpile and storage areas, the site entrance, the internal access road and site water management and the addition of a mobile soil screening plant

    Land at: Elmstead Hall, Elmstead, Colchester, Essex

    Received 13 Sept 2022
  12. Decision MadeESS/28/18/ROC/10/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 – Proposed design, operation and management of the roller shutter doors for planning application ref: ESS/28/18/ROC (Extension to the existing Materials Recovery Facility)

    James Waste Management, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Brickfields Way, Rochford, SS4 1NB

    Received 10 Jan 2020
  13. Decision MadeCC/UTT/88/09/CA

    Single storey extension to existing youth centre to provide office, reception and toilet facilities for use as a children’s centre with associated access ramp and demolition of existing toilet block together with provision of one disabled parking space

    Stansted Youth Centre,Lower Street,Stansted Mountfitchet,CM248LR

    Received 11 Nov 2009
  14. Decision MadeESS/40/15/TEN/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Detailed drawings of the proposed bellmouth entrance on Great Bentley Road for planning application ref: ESS/40/15/TEN (Temporary access onto Great Bentley Road (Lufkins Lane) to enable the removal of surplus material arising from the construction of an agricultural reservoir)

    Lufkins Farm, Frating and Brook Farm, Great Bentley, Colchester

    Received 26 Jun 2018
  15. Decision MadeCC/BAS/28/19/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Badger Method Statement for planning application ref: CC/BAS/28/19 (Upgrade works to the A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange including the creation of a new link road between A130 and A127)

    A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange

    Received 11 Jan 2021
  16. Decision MadeESS/27/00/TEN

    Variation of Condition 2, 7 and 8 of planning permission ESS/08/99/TEN

    Eastern Waste Disposal Yard, Morses Lane Industrial Estate,Morses Lane Industrial Estate,Brightlingsea,CO7 0SD

    Received 16 Jun 2000
  17. Decision MadeESS/38/20/UTT

    Continuation of use without compliance with condition 9 of planning permission ESS/02/05/UTT, to retain the gas compound, additional gas flare and separate internal access road for an additional temporary period

    Ugley Landfill Site, Cambridge Road, Ugley, CM22 6HT

    Received 1 Apr 2020
  18. Decision MadeCC/CHL/76/21/6/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 6 – Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy – CC/CHL/76/21 (The demolition of an existing HORSA building and the erection of a single storey standalone building comprising of 2no. classrooms, kitchen, multi use hall and associated ancillary accommodation to accommodate an additional 105 pupils (2FE Primary School). The provision of a new reception canopy, new cycle/scooter parking and associated works. The provision of a new pedestrian access gate from Trinity Road)

    Trinity Road Primary School, Trinity Road, Chelmsford Essex CM2 6HS

    Received 10 Aug 2022
  19. Decision MadeESS/45/11/MAL/6/1

    construction of new intermediate storage facility

    Magnox Electric Plc, Bradwell Power Station, Bradwell-on-sea, Southminster, CM0 7HP

    Received 7 Dec 2011
  20. Decision MadeCC/HLW/17/02

    N & W extensions to existing Jnr School building including internal adaptations to allow the transfer of the Infant School and Nursery classes and form a new combined Primary School

    Hare Street Primary School and Nursery,Little Grove Field,Harlow,CM19 4BU

    Received 17 Jan 2002
  21. Decision MadeESS/44/07/TEN

    Change of use of land which forms part of an existing haulage yard to a specialist waste transfer station for the dismembering and recycling of specific "white goods" (i.e refrigeration units); the erection of a 4.4 metre high steel framed structure to be used for the breaking up and storage of the resulting waste materials; and the erection of a 2 metre high palisade fence to enclose the eastern part of the application site

    The Yard,South Strand,Lawford Industrial Estate,Manningtree,CO11 1UP

    Received 30 Aug 2007
  22. Decision MadeCC/HLW/57/02

    Double relocatable classbase (temporary)

    Fawbert and Barnards School,Fawbert & Barnards (UNDL) PS,London Rd,Old Harlow,Harlow,CM17 0DA

    Received 19 Apr 2002
  23. Decision MadeCC/COL/35/19/16/1

    Details pursuant to Condition 16 – Landscape Scheme – CC/COL/35/19: Erection of 2-storey Primary School to accommodate 420 pupils (2-Form Entry), including outdoor play space, all-weather playing pitch, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure

    Lakelands Primary School, Land off Wagtail Mews, Stanway Colchester, CO3 8AL

    Received 22 Oct 2019
  24. Decision MadeCC/BTE/08/05

    Constr. of new hall including WC facilities, severy & stores along with link to existing corridor. Creation of add. hard surfaced play area & netball court including fencing to 2 sides and landscaping. Re-grading of land to achieve a level football pitch

    Holy Trinity C of E Primary School,Beridge Road,Halstead

    Received 20 Jan 2005

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